Warwick Mirzikinian
Warwick Mirzikinian is an Australian poker player living in Sydney. His poker skills have earned him a total of $1,245,249 in live earnings, with his best win at $324,650.
Warwick Mirzikinian: Early Life
Warwick finds joy in playing poker just for fun and uses losses as a way to improve his skills. Besides being a devoted husband and proud father of six, he has made a mark in the business world, particularly in mobile phones and as a former director of Strathfield, a car stereo company. He is also active as an investor.
However, his life took a serious turn seven years ago when he faced legal charges related to a fatal crash involving a French food delivery cyclist. In 2019, Warwick openly admitted that the incident weighs heavily on his conscience, impacting his thoughts and reflections every day. Despite his success, this event has cast a shadow on his life.
Warwick Mirzikinian: Poker Career
Warwick Mirzikinian’s poker journey has been marked by several notable milestones. It all began on January 12th, 2008. At the A$3250 Two Card Manila Championship during the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in Melbourne, where he made his debut and secured an impressive 2nd place finish earning $14,240. Progressing his poker career on May 26th, 2010, he gained a victory in the A$360 No Limit Hold’em at The Star Casino Recurring Tournaments in Sydney. He claimed the top spot and earned $8,366.
His success reached international stages, as on May 31st, 2012, he participated in the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 43rd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He secured the 23rd position and earned $162,443. Returning to his home turf, on August 2nd, 2017, he dominated the A$20,000 No Limit Hold’em-High Roller at the 2017 Sydney Championships, achieving 1st place with an impressive $197,385 in earnings.
Continuing his poker pursuits, on July 3rd, 2019, he showcased his skills at the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em-WSOP Main Event during the 50th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, securing the 20th position and earning $324,650. His journey continued on June 1st, 2022, at the A$2,500 No Limit Hold’em Highroller during the Poker Palace Winter Championships in Sydney.
His presence was seen recently on December 13th, 2023, at the A$2,500 No Limit Hold’em—High Roller Poker Palace Christmas Cup, where he once again claimed the top spot, ranking 1st and earning $33,510.
